this morning Rufus went back home to his heavenly father. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. Rue you were the best dog anyone could ever ask for, you were always there when someone needed you no matter who it was. you were so calm and good with everyone, you really were the perfect dog, you could always calm my nerves and if anything was going on in my life i know i could just go sit with you and you would make it all feel so much better. You were there when i needed you the most, that night before i went in to the MTC when i went out back because i was having a panic attack you could tell something was wrong. Ill always remember you running over to where i was laying on the grass, and you laying next to me and just licking my face for the longest time. You wouldnt stop haha, you would just lay there and lick me. You really did help me to calm down and to know that everything was going to be alright. i will always... always remember that night and what you did for me, it meant so much to me. As i laid next to you all last night and this morning, i only hope that you knew that i was there for you, and i wasnt about to leave you when you needed someone there the most. I was going to stay by your side to the very end, because thats what you did for me and it meant so much. I love you Rue i hope you know that, your in a better place now but that still doesnt mean i dont miss you like crazy. You will always be in my heart and prayers. Ill love you forever. till we meet again.